Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: overview W 135th St W 143rd St GARDER 91: p.117 SATA FE UICORPORATED JOHSO COUTY W Santa Fe St ELM GROVE CAMPGROUD OREGO TRAIL W Dennis Ave SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA 90: p.116 48: p.106 49: p.107 89: p.115 Lone Elm Rd SATA FE LOE ELM MAHAFFIE STAGECOACH STOP & FARM HISTORIC SITE 84: p.110 88: p.114 47: p.105 83: p.109 SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA 46: p.104 UICORPORATED JOHSO COUTY POLLIATOR PRAIRIE 85: p.111 ARROWHEAD 151st St 41: p.102 82: p.108 Indian Creek Greenway 45: p.103 HAMPTO 86: p.112 87: p.113 SATA FE W 135th St W 143rd St BLACK BOB SOUTHDOWS 39: p.100 40: p.101 W 159th St W 167th St W 175th St 30: p.98 Pflumm Rd OVERLAD 38: p.99 SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA OVERLAD 0 0.5 1 2 LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE The City of Olathe includes 14.5 15 miles of the historic route, both on the Independence (around 6.25 miles) and Westport (8.5 8.75 miles) Routes, as well as three known historic sites, two currently open to and interpreted for the public. The historic route has limited overlap with modern roads, so a route has been determined based on linking the historic route segments available via the most feasible existing trails or public right-of-ways. Early drafts of the Olathe proposed trail routes included two variants between Indian Creek Greenway at 159th Street and Lone Elm, but the option that more closely approximates the historic route was chosen (segment 45-47), leading to former segments 42-44 being dropped from this strategy document. While the Westport and Independence Routes did not historically join until reaching Gardner Junction, this document also includes a proposed connector between the two as a means to create loops and diverse ways of experiencing the trail (segments 85-87 and 41). The routes are well connected to public transit in the vicinity of Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm and downtown Olathe, and along West 159th Street, but 96 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: overview have limited connection to transit in the southwest part of the city, which is less developed at this time. 0 0.5 1 2 SATA FE Major trailheads (Level II or III, page 162) are proposed at the two existing public historic trail sites in Olathe, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, and Lone Elm. Elm Grove Campground a historic trail site owned by the City of Olathe, although not yet developed or open to the public and Black Bob are additional opportunities for future national historic trail access. Minor trailheads (Level I, page 162) could be provided at smaller park facilities such as Pollinator Prairie (privately owned/ not a City of Olathe ), Arrowhead, Southdowns, and Hampton s. P. 162 W 135th St W 143rd St The final length of the proposed retracement routes within Olathe, UICORPORATED including all alternatives JOHSO COUTY and the connector trail, is 27 miles. Lone Elm GARDER SATA FE W Santa Fe St W Dennis Ave SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA Lone Elm Rd SATA FE SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA UICORPORATED JOHSO COUTY Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site 167th St 159th St 175th St LEGED 135th St 143rd St 151st St Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA Pflumm Rd OVERLAD OVERLAD HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Beginning/end of segments Segment number & page Trail alignments: Olathe 97
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 30 W 143rd St Summit St Pflumm Rd 29 Tomahawk Creek Greenway OVERLAD 1.01. Along Pflumm Road from West 143rd Street at the end of the Tomahawk Creek Greenway to West 151st Street. This segment currently has no bike lanes, sidewalks, or shoulders on a two lane road CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Tomahawk Creek Greenway (segment 29) Connects to additional trails and side paths at West 143rd and 151st Streets, and various points on the west side of Pflumm Road Connects to transit at West 151st Street OPPORTUITIES: Proposed off-street multi-use trail just west of Pflumm Road is an opportunity to re-route the national historic trail in the future Expansive right-of-way for trail is available along parts of Pflumm Road W 147th St RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is north of the historic route of the three trails, although it closely approaches the route at the south end. It is included in this plan to connect the Tomahawk Creek Greenway route in Overland (segments 23 29) to the on-street route that more closely approximates the route of the historic trails (segments 31 38). Pflumm Rd at W 147th St looking north. Photo: Vireo LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments W 151st St 39 SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA 38 HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Pflumm Rd at Summit St, looking south. Photo: Vireo 98 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 38 LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE OVERLAD 30 39 W 151st St 37 W 152nd St Oakmont St Morse Monrovia St Quivira Rd SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA Johnson County Executive Airport 1.49. Existing side path on north side of West 151st Street from the boundary with Overland to Pflumm Road. Although several neighborhood connections to the trail can be made from either side of the road, pedestrian crosswalks are located at one mile intervals or farther apart CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Morse via Monrovia Street Parallels public transit for entire length of segment Pflumm Rd OPPORTUITIES: Existing side path throughout segment RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is north of the historic route of the trails. However, it is the closest available east-west through route currently available on public right-of-ways. It is at most 0.65 miles from the historic route, which it rejoins at Pflumm Road. W 151st St near Quivira Rd looking east (upper) and west (lower). Photos: Vireo Trail alignments: Olathe 99
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 39 Black Bob TRAILHEAD: BLACK BOB S Greenwood St SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA 30 38 W 151st St 2.09. Along existing side path on West 151st Street from Pflumm Road to Black Bob, then south on Heritage Trail to West 159th Street. Multi-lane traffic on West 151st Street Although several neighborhood connections to the trail can be made from either side of West 151st Street, pedestrian crosswalks are located at one mile intervals or farther apart Heritage Trail W 155th St Olathe Girls Softball Complex SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA Johnson County Executive Airport OVERLAD CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Black Bob Connects to Liberty View and Green Springs (off map to north) via Greenwood Street or park pathways in Black Bob Connects to Girls Softball Complex via proposed path west of Pflumm Road Connects to Heritage Connects to additional recreational paths off of Heritage Trail Parallels transit along West 151st Street OPPORTUITIES: Existing side path or off street trail throughout this segment Black Bob has no historic remnants or trail interpretation, but is a good opportunity for a national historic trail trailhead and HT experience/ interpretive development Pflumm Rd LEGED RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: The historic route crosses this segment along West 151st Street, but Heritage Trail diverges south away from the historic route. It is at most 1 mile away from the historic route. Proposed HT alignment W 159th St 40 Heritage Heritage Trail Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities W 151st St near Black Bob, looking east. Photo: Vireo 100 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 40 W 159th St MAP B S Arapaho St LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE MAP A Black Bob Rd Lackman Rd W 157th Terr Heritage 39 Heritage Trail 2.58. Along existing and/or planned side path on north side of West 159th Street from Heritage Trail to Indian Creek Trail. Multi-lane traffic on West 159th Street Parts of segment currently have no pedestrian infrastructure East end is approximately one mile from historic route Currently no access to transit CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Sunnyside and Chisholm Trail Junior High School Connects to Scarborough School via Indian Creek Trail (segment 41) and Brougham via neighborhood paths (just off map to north) Connects surrounding neighborhoods to commercial areas OPPORTUITIES: Existing side path along West 159th Street from Chisholm Trail Junior High to Indian Creek Trail Indian Creek Trail 41 W 157th St SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA MAP B MAP A RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is significantly south of the historic route for most of its length, but is the closest through route available on public right-of-ways. At its east end, it is approximately 1 mile from the historic route. W 159th St 45 Sunnyside Chisholm Trail Junior High Mur-Len Rd Brougham Dr Trail alignments: Olathe 101
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 41 Indian Trail Junior High W 151st St Olathe South High 87 1.06. Along Indian Creek Trail from West 151st to 159th Streets, through Southdowns. orth end is approximately one mile from historic route CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Southdowns Connects to Scarborough Connects to Olathe South High School and Indian Trail Junior High School via side path on West 151st Street, and Sunnyside via side path on West 159th Street (segment 40) W 153rd Terr W 157th St W 158th St W 159th St 45 Stagecoach Dr Indian Creek Trail Southdowns Madison Dr SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA TRAILHEAD: SOUTHDOWS 40 Lindenwood Dr Scarborough Sunnyside OPPORTUITIES: Existing 10 foot wide off-street multi-use trail throughout this segment Southdowns is limited to on-street parking, but its location and amenities make it a good opportunity for a neighborhood access point or minor national historic trail trailhead P. 162 Existing playground and other neighborhood park amenities in Southdowns are available for trail users RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is north of the historic route of the three trails, although it closely approaches the route at the south end. It is part of a proposed connector (segments 85-87 and 41) between the proposed routes following the Westport and Independence routes of the trails. At its north end, it is approximately one mile from the historic route. LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Indian Creek Trail in Southdowns. Photo: Vireo Indian Creek Trail at W 158th St looking south. Photo: Vireo 102 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 45 1.04 miles. Along Indian Creek Trail from West 159th Street to Ridgeview Road, south on existing side path on east side of Ridgeview, then west on Indian Creek Trail extension through utility corridor to Hampton. W 159th St SATA FE, OREGO, CALIFORIA 41 40 CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Hampton Connects to extended side paths and/or bike lanes on Ridgeview Road Connects surrounding neighborhoods to one another across major roadways OPPORTUITIES: Existing 10 foot wide recreational trail throughout this segment Hampton may be a good oppportunity for a minor national historic trail trailhead or access point P. 162 RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route closely approximates the historic route except in the need for 90 degree turns to capitalize on existing side paths and off-street multi-use trails. Indian Creek Greenway south of W 159th St, looking south. Photo: PS W 163rd St Hampton TRAILHEAD: HAMPTO LEGED Proposed HT alignment Side path on Ridgeview Rd looking north. Photo: Vireo 46 Proposed HT alignment - other segments Warwick St Madison Place Ridgeview Rd W 167th St HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Indian Creek Greenway in utility easement at Sunset St, looking west. Photo: PS Trail alignments: Olathe 103
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 46 1.19 miles. South on Warwick Street from Hampton, then west on West 167th Street on a planned multi-use trail. SATA FE OREGO, CALIFORIA Hampton TRAILHEAD: HAMPTO 45 Warwick ST West 167th Street is currently closed at the railroad and US Highway 169/Kansas Highway 7, but plans are underway for future construction of a bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists across those barriers CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Hampton Connects Madison Place to surrounding neighborhoods, creating more walkable access to school 47 Approximate location, planned multi-use trail Madison Place W 167th St OPPORTUITIES: A planned multi-use trail from Hampton to West 167th Street may provide an off road alternative for part of this segment. RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route approximates the historic route as closely as is possible on public right-of-ways. At most, it is approximately 0.5 miles from the historic route. Warwick St looking south at Madison Place. Photo: Vireo W 167th St west of road closure at US 169/KS-7, looking east. Photo: PS LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments US 169/KS-7 HT sites HT trailhead opportunities W 167th St, road closure at US 169/KS-7, looking west. Photo: PS 104 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 47 Lone Elm Rd W 167th St Lone Elm SATA FE OREGO, CALIFORIA 46 1.40 miles. West along West 167th Street from proposed future safe crossing of railroad and US Highway 169/Kansas Highway 7, southwest to creek on east edge of Lone Elm, along existing pathway in Lone Elm to parking area, along Lone Elm entrance road to West 167th Street, then 167th to Lone Elm Road. Would need to work with property owner(s) of land east of Lone Elm to develop trail access o bike lanes or sidewalks currently exist on West 167th Street West 167th Street is currently closed at the railroad and US Highway 169/Kansas Highway 7, but plans are underway for future construction of a bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists across those barriers CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Lone Elm and makes use of its existing park trails Connects to proposed side path on West 167th Street 48 TRAILHEAD: LOE ELM OPPORTUITIES: Existing recreational trail already exists through Lone Elm Lone Elm is a known historic site, with swales remaining in the landscape, and already includes historical interpretation on-site; it is a good candidate for a major national historic trail trailhead. There may also be additional opportunity to develop an interpretive trail and/ or enhanced national historic trail experience at the historic trail campsite within the park. SATA FE OREGO, CALIFORIA LEGED Proposed HT alignment US 169/KS-7 RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route closely approximates the historic route up to the creek crossing at Lone Elm. From that point it diverges from the historic route to avoid existing baseball fields and facilities, and make use of existing road right-of-way on West 167th Street. Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities W 167th St near Lone Elm, looking west. Photo: Vireo Trail in Lone Elm, looking west. Photo: PS Trail alignments: Olathe 105
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 48 1.01. Along Lone Elm Road from West 167th Street to 175th Street. W 167th St 47 Currently there are no bike lanes or sidewalks on this segment of Lone Elm Road, only gravel shoulders; crosswalks may be needed at intersections CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects Lone Elm recreational facilities to residential developments to the south Connects to proposed side path on West 167th Street Lone Elm OPPORTUITIES: Lone Elm is a known historic site, and already includes historical interpretation on-site; it is a good candidate for a major national historic trail trailhead (see segment 47) Expansive room for the trail is available within right-of-way and along the west side of Lone Elm SATA FE OREGO, CALIFORIA RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment runs north-south to use existing road right-of-ways. The historic route intersects this segment near its middle. At its north and south ends, this segment is 0.5 miles or less from the historic route. Lone Elm Rd looking north. Photo: Vireo LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments 49 W 175th St Lone Elm Rd HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Lone Elm Rd looking south. Photo: Vireo 106 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 49 SATA FE 1.01 miles. West on West 175th Street from Lone Elm Road to Hedge Lane. o bike lanes or sidewalks currently exist on West 175th Street, only gravel shoulders; crosswalks may be needed at intersections CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to neighborhood trail via Lone Elm Road 50 175th OREGO, CALIFORIA 48 OPPORTUITIES: The undeveloped landscape in this area facilitates historical interpretation or vicarious experience of trail travel and westward emigration RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route approximates the historic route as closely as is possible on public right-of-ways. At most, it is approximately 0.3 miles from the historic route. Lone Elm Rd LEGED Proposed HT alignment W 175th St just west of Hedge Ln, looking west. Photo: PS Proposed HT alignment - other segments Hedge Ln HT sites HT trailhead opportunities W 175th St looking east. Photo: Vireo Trail alignments: Olathe 107
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 82 W 119th St Renner Blvd LEEXA Kansas City Rd 81 1.90. Kansas City Road southwest from boundary with Lenexa to Harold Street, then west on Harold to Two Trails. 5 foot wide sidewalks exist on Kansas City Road (west side only between West 119th Street and Renner Boulevard, both sides southwest of Renner) but there is currently no bicycle infrastructure Safe crossing of Harold Street needed at Santa Fe Trail Middle School and Two Trails SATA FE CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Two Trails Connects to Santa Fe Trail Middle School and Washington School Connects to existing side path to east on Harold Street and West 127th Street Connects to transit at West 119th Street Connects commercial area to the north with residential areas to the south of this segment LEGED W 123rd St Countryside RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment parallels the historic route on the opposite side of Interstate 35, approximately 0.25 miles away. This alignment (segments 80 82) was chosen by Lenexa and Olathe to capitalize on an existing safe crossing at College Boulevard in Lenexa, and use a relatively undeveloped road right-of-way along Kansas City Road (which offers opportunities for trail specific improvement in the long term). Proposed HT alignment Washington Washington School Santa Fe Trail Middle Two Trails 83 Kansas City Rd Harold St Rogers Rd SATA FE W 127th St Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Kansas City Rd northeast of W 119th St. Photo: PS 108 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 83 elson St Harold St Washington Washington School Santa Fe Trail Middle 82 1.14 miles. South along existing trail in Two Trails, then southwest along Kansas City Road on existing side path to orth Buchanan Street. A small sidewalk is currently all that links the multi-use trail in Two Trails and the multi-use trail alongside the Mahaffie property Mahaffie Creek Trail Olathe orth Senior High Buchanan St Kansas City Rd 84 Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site Porter St Stagecoach /Olathe Community Center SATA FE Santa Fe St Two Trails TRAILHEAD: MAHAFFIE & ADJACET S AD FACILITIES Ridgeview Rd CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site Connects to Stagecoach, including the Olathe Community Center and Farmer s Market Connects to Two Trails and Washington School, which include walking trails and several recreational facilities Connects to Santa Fe Trail Middle School, Washington School, and Olathe orth Senior High School Connects to additional park and neighborhood trail networks via Stagecoach and the Mahaffie Creek Trail OPPORTUITIES: This area includes a major trail-related historic site with a staffed visitor center, living history programs, and other visitor resources; it is a strong opportunity for a major trailhead (Level II or III, page 162) and access point There is a Bike Fix Station in Stagecoach on the south side of Kansas City Road, just west of Ridgeview, which may be a good location for trail interpretation or orientation as one enters the park. P. 162 RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: Although the historic trail route is shown approximately 0.25 miles to the southeast of the constructed trail alignment, the trail is known to have passed in front of the Mahaffie Farm for at least part of its history. This alignment is as close to the historic route as is possible under current conditions. Side path along Kansas City Road southwest of Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site. Both photos: PS Trail alignments: Olathe 109
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 84 Olathe orth Senior High 83 1.32. South on Buchanan Street from Kansas City Road to Poplar Street, east on Poplar to Keeler Street, and south on Keeler to Dennis Avenue. Kansas City Rd Poplar St There are sidewalks on one or both sides of the streets throughout this segment, except for the southermost 0.1 mile on Keeler Street, but there are no side paths or bike lanes Santa Fe St SATA FE Buchanan St CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Water Works and associated recreational paths Connects to the Pollinator Prairie Connects to lake paths on east side railroad via Dennis Avenue Connects to Olathe orth Senior High School Connects to historical neighborhoods, marked with Original Town street signs Connects to transit at Santa Fe Street TRAILHEAD: POLLIATOR PRAIRIE Wabash St Pollinator Prairie Louisa St Sunset Dr OPPORTUITIES: Pollinator Prairie highlights native plants of the area, an important aspect of the landscape in the historic trail era, and is an opportunity for a minor trailhead with the interest of the Pollinator Partnership, the nonprofit organization which manages the park (Level I, page 162) 8 wide sidewalks are currently in design for the west side of Keeler Street as part of the South Cedar Creek Connectivity Plan, a Sustainable Places project RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is primarily south of the historic route, to route around challenging street sections in the center of Olathe and link to a proposed trail connection between the Westport and Independence routes (segments 85 87). It is at most approximately 0.75 miles away from the historic route. P. 162 Keeler St south of Louisa St, looking south. Photo: PS Waterworks Lake LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments 88 Dennis Ave Keeler St 85 HT sites HT trailhead opportunities ative plantings in Pollinator Prairie, looking northeast toward railroad. Photo: PS 110 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 85 84 88 Keeler St Sheridan St Frisco Lake Dennis Ave Sunset Dr Ridgeview Rd Rogers Rd 86 0.87 miles. From Keeler Street and Dennis Avenue intersection, east on Dennis to where it bends north and becomes Ridgeview Road, then east on Sheridan Street under Interstate 35 to roundabout with Ridgeview and Rogers Roads. Expanded sidewalks exist at both Sheridan Street-Ridgeview Road roundabouts (on either side of Interstate 35) but otherwise this section currently consists of sidewalks and bike lanes Crossings of railroad lines at Keeler Street and Dennis Avenue present some safety issues CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Frisco Lake and its walking trails, playground, shelter and other park amenities OPPORTUITIES: Expanded sidewalks have been built at both Sheridan Street-Ridgeview Road roundabouts (on either side of Interstate 35) section, and bike lanes exist throughout this segment Sidewalk on Dennis Ave southwest of Ridgeview Rd looking southwest. Photo: PS Ridgeview Rd Sunvale Terr RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route does not follow a historic route. Instead, segments 41 and 85 87 are an opportunity to create a loop by linking from the Westport Route alignment at Keeler Street and Dennis Avenue (segments 84 and 88) south to the Independence Route alignment at Indian Creek Trail and West 159th Street (segments 40 and 45). LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Path along Frisco Lake and Dennis Ave, looking west. Photo: Vireo Trail alignments: Olathe 111
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 86 Rogers Rd 0.54. Along Sheridan Street from Sheridan Street- Ridgeview Road roundabout to Indian Creek Trail at Lindenwood Street. There are short sections of side path on the north side of Sheridan Street through this segment, but it is not currently complete 85 Clairborne Rd Havencroft School Havencroft Sheridan St CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Havencroft and Havencroft School Connects to Indian Creek Trail to north and south (segment 87) Connects to transit at Sheridan and Lindenwood Streets RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route does not follow a historic route. Instead, segments 41 and 85 87 are an opportunity to create a loop by linking from the Westport Route alignment at Keeler Street and Dennis Avenue (segments 84 and 88) south to the Independence Route alignment at Indian Creek Trail and West 159th Street (segments 40 and 45). Sheridan St near Havencroft, looking east. Photo: Vireo Sheridan Bridge Ln Indian Creek Trail LEGED Heritage 87 Lindenwood St Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Sheridan St southeast of roundabout at Ridgeview and Rogers Rds, looking southeast. Photo: PS 112 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 87 1.02. Along Indian Creek Trail between Sheridan and West 151st Streets. Sheridan Bridge Ln 86 Indian Creek Trail Cherokee Ln Sheridan St Stratford Rd CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Arrowhead, including its playground and other park amenities Connects to Heritage School and Olathe South High School Connects to Indian Creek Trail north and south (segment 41), and side path on West 151st Street Parallels transit throughout its length OPPORTUITIES: Although it has very limited parking, being located close to two schools and along an established recreational trail makes Arrowhead a candidate for a minor national historic trail trailhead RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route does not follow a historic route. Instead, segments 41 and 85 87 are an opportunity to create a loop by linking from the Westport Route alignment at Keeler Street and Dennis Avenue (segments 84 and 88) south to the Independence Route alignment at Indian Creek Trail and West 159th Street (segments 40 and 45). Indian Creek Trail in Arrowhead, looking north. Photo: Vireo Olathe South High Heritage Arrowhead 41 Lindenwood St TRAILHEAD: ARROWHEAD 40 W 151st St Mohawk Dr LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Bridge on Indian Creek Trail near Lindenwood St, looking south. Photo: Vireo Trail alignments: Olathe 113
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 88 LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE Grant St SATA FE Kansas Ave Southgate St Harrison St Sheridan St Waterworks Lake 84 Keeler St 1.06 miles. West on Dennis Avenue between Keeler and Grant Streets. Multiple at-grade railroad crossings Dennis Avenue currently has bike lanes, but no sidewalk or side path CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to proposed north-south recreational trail near Grant Street Connects to Veterans Memorial Connects to transit at Harrison Street OPPORTUITIES: Sidewalks or a trail along this segment would connect businesses to the east with neighborhoods and transit stops to the west RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This route is south of the historic Westport Route, to avoid congested street sections in downtown Olathe. It is at most approximately 0.75 miles away from the historic route. Dennis Ave 89 Old US 56 Veterans Memorial 85 Southpark Blvd Dennis Ave west of Keeler St, looking west (left) and east (right). Photos: Vireo 114 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 89 Heartland Early Childhood Center Dennis Ave Oregon Trail Robinson Dr TRAILHEAD: OREGO TRAIL MAP B SATA FE MAP A Sheridan St er St Lone Elm Rd Sheridan St St. Paul SATA FE Grant St Old US 56 88 1.90. West on Dennis Avenue from Grant Street to proposed new trail along Cedar Creek. Dennis Avenue currently has bike lanes, but no sidewalk or side path CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to proposed north-south recreational trail near Grant Street Connects to Oregon Trail, Oregon Trail Middle School, Clearwater Creek, and Heartland Early Childhood Center OPPORTUITIES: Oregon Trail has extensive park amenities and could provide an opportunity for an HT trailhead and/or experience/interpretive development RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: The historic route crosses this segment between Lone Elm Road and Oregon Trail, then continues southwest, while the proposed trail alignment continues directly west. The alignment is at most 0. 75 miles from the historic route. Hedge Ln Clearwater Creek MAP B MAP A Heartland Early Childhood Center Oregon Trail Junior High LEGED Proposed HT alignment Dennis Ave 90 Cedar Creek Trail Oregon Trail TRAILHEAD: OREGO TRAIL Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Trail alignments: Olathe 115
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 90 Dennis Ave LEGED: SEE OPPOSITE PAGE 89 Oregon Trail Junior High TRAILHEAD: OREGO TRAIL 2.04. Proposed Cedar Creek Trail south and southeast to Elm Grove Campground site, then southwest on Old US 56 to section line just east of intersection with West 151st Street. Oregon Trail Robinson Dr The southern half of this segment is a two lane highway with gravel shoulders; it will require improvements to be safe for pedestrians and most bicyclists There is not currently a safe place along this segment of fast-moving highway to pull off the road Cedar Creek Trail CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to Elm Grove Campground site Connects to extended planned trail network along Cedar Creek SATA FE Old US 56 OPPORTUITIES: Elm Grove is a historic campground area on the Westport Route, recently acquired by the City of Olathe. It is a strong opportunity for development of a trailhead and HT experience/historical interpretation, as well as a potential site for archaeological investigation TRAILHEAD: ELM GROVE CAMPGROUD Elm Grove Campground site RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment diverges from the historic route by as much as 0.75 miles to capitalize on existing bike lanes and low traffic on Dennis Ave (segment 89) and a proposed trail along Cedar Creek. It rejoins the historic route at Elm Grove Campground. 91 Old US 56 SATA FE Old US 56 looking west. Photo: Vireo 116 Trail alignments: Olathe
Santa Fe, Oregon, and California ational Historic Trails Olathe: Segment 91 Turnberry St Lakeshore Dr W 151st St 92 90 Old US 56 Old US 56 SATA FE W 151st St looking east. Photo: Vireo 1.54 miles. Old US Highway 56 west to West 151st Street, then 151st west to boundary with unincorporated Johnson County. This is a two lane road with gravel shoulders for most of its length; it will require some improvements to be safe for pedestrians and most bicyclists CORRIDOR COECTIOS: Connects to neighborhoods to the north of West 151st Street Left: DAR marker and Elm Grove exhibit at W 151st St and Old US 56. Lower left: W 151st St looking west. Photos: Vireo OPPORTUITIES: A Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) trail marker is located north of the bend in Old US Highway 56 at the intersection with W 151st Street; historical stone architecture still remains on property near the DAR marker The undeveloped landscape in this area facilitates historical interpretation or vicarious experience of trail travel and westward emigration RELATIOSHIP TO THE HISTORIC ROUTE: This segment is significantly north of the historic route for most of its length (approximately 1.2 miles at most), as the historic route passes directly through the ew Century AirCenter to the southwest. This is one of two possible routes considered as options to detour around the airport, and the preferred option of both Olathe and Gardner. LEGED Proposed HT alignment Proposed HT alignment - other segments HT sites HT trailhead opportunities Trail alignments: Olathe 117